Software Systems Engineer jobs in Kennewick, WA

Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is currently seeking a Power Systems Automation Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $62,250 - $91,300 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Eaton's Electrical Services & Systems team offers a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of a power system's life cycle-whether it's design, build, or support. Our services integrate and optimize the elements of a power system to make sure it's aligned with business goals. We can help keep your power system safe, efficient, reliable, and up-to-date.

The Power Systems Automation (PSA) group is a full-service systems integrator with the capabilities to integrate the necessary equipment and technologies, to provide a complete, power automation solution. This team of engineers and technicians brings extensive skills and experiences with a variety of leading HMI software packages enabling us to design graphically rich, easy-to-use operator interfaces that take advantage of the latest standalone or web-based technologies. Our experience transcends a multitude of equipment manufacturers, software packages, and network architectures, including all major OEMs HMI, PLCs, and components. We offer single point responsibility, a high level of engineering and systems integration expertise, and a unified focus on cost effective solutions, seamless integration, HMI development, energy management tools, and professional turnkey system design and implementation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DIMENSIONS
-Provide on-site implementation of Power Management and mission critical monitoring and control systems including Power Xpert, Foreseer, PowerNet, and next generation Power Monitoring platforms
-Provide applied engineering and consultation to customers in the areas of system integration, installation, start-up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of power management, control, and mission critical systems

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:
-High School diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution.
-Minimum 2 years of experience working with Power Management, Power Control, Mission Critical, or Building Management systems.
-Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future
-Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the work location(s) listed on this posting. No relocation is being offered for this role
-Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Bachelor's or Master's degree in technical discipline (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science) from an accredited institution.
-Minimum 3 years of experience working with Power Management, Power Control, Mission Critical, or Building Management systems.
-Professional Engineering license
-General Contractor's license
-Electrical Contractor's license

Skills:
-Service type experience (T&M Jobs)
-Travel is required with up to 25% outside of the candidate's local service region and up to 75% within the candidate's local service region. Applicant must be able and willing to work at customer sites, including industrial plants, which may require climbing, working in confined spaces and other unusual work environments

POSITION CRITERIA
-Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
-Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
-Successfully complete and maintain compliance with the company's safety program.
-Programming of PLC control systems (Power Control, Generator Control, and SCADA)
-Commissioning experience
-Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
-Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP.
-Strong computer skills required with Windows Operating Systems and Databases.
-Intermediate Networking skills including the ability to troubleshoot network hardware and interfaces, including Ethernet and Fiber
-Knowledge of power quality meters, trip units, protective relays and UPS
-Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
-Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
-Advanced understanding of the company's and competitor's automation and power management systems and services.
-Ability to interface with internal and external customers, salespeople, and other team members on a technical level.
-Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills
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